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Opened in 1905, Pate's Grammar School for Girls' first headmistress Miss H.D Heatley adopted for the school motto 'Honestas non Honores' - honourable … More...
On 28th April 1965, the boys moved from the High Street into their new school on Princess Elizabeth Way. More...
House Art took place recently and helped lift our spirits in the November gloom! More...
School magazines have been a valued part of student life since the 1800's at CGS, the 1900's at PGSG and the 1990's at PGS. We are lucky to hold a wo… More...
House Music went virtual this year and was a triumph of talent and tech! More...
Due to the pandemic, the Pate's Society was unable to welcome the 2005, 2010 & 2015 leavers to Pate's for their reunion in the summer so a virtual reu… More...
Tess had a clear plan for her life after Pate's...but often things never go quite the way you plan them. More...
Memories of his school masters loom large in Andrew's recollections of life at CGS in the 1950's - do you recall them.... and their nicknames? More...
Congratulations to the students of Year 11 and 13. We are so proud of you! More...
On 24th September 2020 we celebrated the birthday of Richard Pate - he would have been 504! More...
Residing in the Junior Library, the beauty of the stained glass is revealed by sunshine. We'd like to share its history with you and rekindle some me… More...
A 40 year career in marketing with an emphasis on the Charity Sector gave Nick the opportunity to make a difference to those in need. More...
Nick Thomas had music in his blood since his teenage years, forming Avalanche in the 4th year. More than 40 years later he is still in touch with his… More...
Named after the 1969 song by Don Rendell, were Boy, Dog & Carrot the first student rock band at Pate's? Neil McArthur, band member and CGS alumnus (19… More...
The lack of careers guidance for girls in the 1960's didn't hinder Annette's ambition to enter medicine where she found job satisfaction and plenty of… More...
With over 75 entries from students and staff, the Wildlife Competition 2020 was a huge success and is set to be an annual event! More...
Rachel loved sport at school. Now a Lecturer in PE & ITT at the University of Gloucestershire, she sends her own students to Pate's on teaching placem… More...
Our last school show was a rip-roaring success with J.M.Barrie's 'Peter Pan' coming to the Pate's stage for the very first time. More...
Chinese New Year was celebrated in style in January and the Year of the Rat was welcomed in by Pate's students, their families and special guests. More...
Our students have produced some wonderful pieces of art during lockdown and helped us all feel better! More...
We were honoured that our new Sixth Form Centre was opened by Lord Professor Robert Winston, Professor of Science & Sociology, Imperial College and Em… More...
We were thrilled to be awarded the Sunday Times 'State Secondary School of the Year' award in November 2019. Pate's previously received this honour i… More...
Richard's principles and attitude were shaped by his years at CGS, preparing him for a successful career with Lloyds Bank (36 years!) and latterly a T… More...